Evelina "Lina" Ortega is an American politician. She is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 77th District. She won the November 2016 general election and was sworn into office on January 10, 2017.[2][3][4] In 2020, she was reelected after running uncontested.[5][6]
Evelina Ortega | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Marisa Marquez |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Perez (elect) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 18, 1955[1] El Paso, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | El Paso |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | www |
References
edit- ^ "Rep. Evelina Ortega - Texas State Directory Online".
- ^ Lopez, Meghan (March 1, 2016). "Unofficial results: Evelina Ortega ahead by huge margin in State Rep. District 77 race". KFOX 14. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ "2016 General Election Results". Office of the Secretary of State. Texas Secretary of State. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ Schladen, Marty (January 23, 2016). "175 1 Ortega brings wide support to Dist. 77 race". El Paso Times. Retrieved January 18, 2017.
- ^ Astudillo, Carla (March 4, 2020). "Texas primary 2020 results: Watch live updates here". Texas Tribune. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Texas State House - District 77 Election Results". USA Today. November 25, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
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